Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately following Today host’s podcast controversy

The Guardian World Thursday 25 June 2026, 20:59 UTC By Amanda Meade 1 min read

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Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after Today host interviewed far-right activist on independent podcastKarl Stefanovic is leaving Nine immediately, the network said in a statement on Friday. It was presented as a joint decision by the broadcaster and network, however it follows days of controversy after the highly-paid Today presenter used his independent podcast series to interview British far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after Today host interviewed far-right activist on independent podcast

Karl Stefanovic is leaving Nine immediately, the network said in a statement on Friday.

It was presented as a joint decision by the broadcaster and network, however it follows days of controversy after the highly-paid Today presenter used his independent podcast series to interview British far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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